Writing to Compare and Contrast

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What is the best way to catch your writing mistakes?

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Read your work out loud.

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Which of the following shows correct spacing around the periods?

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Hamilton was born in the 1750s in the Caribbean. He later became General George Washington's assistant.

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Which of the following uses correct capitalization?

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Hamilton left King's College before graduating. I think he should have stayed.

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What should NEVER go in an introduction paragraph?

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Specific evidence and quotes.

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A conclusion paragraph should...

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Reinforce the Topic Sentence.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in writing?

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To summarize the main points and reinforce the topic.

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What is the difference between comparing and contrasting?

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Comparing highlights similarities, while contrasting highlights differences.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the importance of transitions in writing?

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Transitions help to guide the reader through the text and connect ideas.